Cleaning/washing a backpack?

[dliv3ranc3]

My backpack is gross since it hasn't been washed/cleaned in 2+ years. It still works so I want to keep it around. Anyone have any easy way of washing it? Like maybe in washing machine?

 

[Maximus96]

ask mommy to do it

 

[TuxDave]

Use a hose?

 

[Patt]

Soak it in weak soapy water, then rinse off thoroughly with a hose and air dry. If there is no internal frame you would probably be OK putting it in the washing machine on a gentle cycle too.

 

[GrammatonJP]

what kind is it ? one of thoe jan sports ? i had a canvas type of bag, it got rip in the washer.. had to use a laundromat machine that doesn't have those agitators...

 

[forrestroche]

Originally posted by: dliv3ranc3
My backpack is gross since it hasn't been washed/cleaned in 2+ years. It still works so I want to keep it around. Anyone have any easy way of washing it? Like maybe in washing machine?

Take it into the shower with you.

 

[SP33Demon]

Water works well.

 

[JasonSix78]

I've got an Old Navy backpack my g/f bought for me 5-6 years ago and it went through the washer just fine. I let it air dry outside for a few hours.

I'm a washing machine noob so I put a whole cap of liquid detergent in even though I was just washing the backpack by itself. When I went to take it out there were suds everywhere.......sorta reminded me of an "I love Lucy" episode. So yeah, if you decide to wash it alone, just use a little laundry detergent.

-Jason

 

[bleeb]

Just get a damp cloth and wipe it down dawg. Enjoy!

 

[elektrolokomotive]

Pressure washer.

 

[sygyzy]

Warm water, dish soap or detergent, and a brush (think big brush not toothbrush). Then let it hang dry.

 

[Baked]

Throw it away. Buy a new one.